adj. having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive

adj. not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest

adj. having no personal preference

adj. having no hue

adj. lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics

adj. possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics

n. one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute

Etymologies

Middle English neuteral, from Old French neutral, from Latin neutrālis, grammatically neuter, from neuter, neutr-; see neuter.

(American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)

From Middle French neutral (French: neutre), from Latin neutralis. (Wiktionary)

Examples

The neutral monism I advocate, accordingly, has more in common with the ontology of the late Platonic dialogues than with that of the early Russell which the name ˜neutral monism™ commonly brings to mind.

“Commander Worf will certainly be gratified to hear that,” Taurik said, his expression neutral and his tone impassive, but it was still more than enough to elicit from Chen an unrestrained belly laugh.